Harley 135ci Engine INSTALL! (Stage 4 ROAD GLIDE)

[@BlockheadMoto]

BIG THANKS to @HarleyDavidson for the info and helping us make this content on the new 135ci M8! We hope it was insightful for you all! If it was, hit that subscribe button! Lots more to come on our Road Glide build 😈

[@Paul20661]

ha guessed it 😅

[@tex9280]

Hay Team Blockhead little trick I do when chopping up onion's & that I use my workshop Safety Google's.... No more tears😢

[@tex9280]

​@@Paul20661only cause HD corporate is working with them & ONLY to use factory parts list available ... or I'm sure it would of been a 143💪💪

[@jimc5624]

Blockhead vs Kruesi. Just keep it simple

[@ryanm8456]

It great to see @HarleyDavidson partner with you and other KZbinrs on these things.

[@tb3604]

I work on the assembly team that builds that motor. It’s awesome to finally see them on the road.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks for your hard work! 🤘

[@MadMathMike]

Dude, that's rad! 🤘 Thanks for your work!

[@papasquatscott7615]

Good to see Harley Davidson engaging with builders! Super impressed with them!

[@brandonhannel3922]

Monumental amount of respect for the crew. Chris has a plenitude of knowledge and works his butt off, can’t say thank you enough. I sincerely appreciate these videos and breakdowns, I know they’re time consuming for you guys, which translates to increased expenses, but their educational value to the consumer is priceless.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

It’s been amazing watching your channel grow from you just riding around on your bike to what it is today. Top notch !

[@BlockheadMoto]

It's still surreal to think of where it started. Can't thank y'all enough for watching and giving us such incredible opportunities! 🤘🏼

[@director2bob]

I know. Do you remember his first pink e-scooter?

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

@@director2bob no. Are you sure that wasn’t cyclecruza ? Lol. Jk

[@director2bob]

@@Charlies_Riding_Adventures 🧐😆

[@rodtsf50]

When Chris asked "What makes you so effn special"🤣🤣🤣 - I lost it

[@BlockheadMoto]

Typical Chris 😂

[@colehumrichouser5211]

Thank you Harley Corporate🤙🇺🇸 It's great to hear about big name companies ACTUALLY listening to the customers and ACTUALLY working with the people using their product(s). Great video and I can't wait for more content on this bike!! Hopefully one day I can bring my 09 1200 custom down to you guys🤙

[@BlockheadMoto]

Them being in touch is amazing for sure, and even cooler to see what they're finding works on the race track trickling into the lineup! 🏁

[@joesainato8051]

Motorcycle madness build off. Very impressive numbers for out of the box. Long 2 into 1 and those numbers jump up even more.

[@hillbilly224]

Best video on KZbin right now...

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks HillBilly! 🤘🏼

[@DerekFrampton]

Take a step back for a second... Think Iron 883 and a go pro... THEN realize.. "5 Million year Harley technician blah blah" Justin James, and HDC... IN YOUR SHOP.... J... BLESSINGS DUDE I'm so stoked for your success! IT's been a BLAST following along all these years!

[@TrevorHirschi]

It’s amazing that Harley Davidson is so on board with all of this! Backing the engines and honestly looking forward to seeing you guys push the limits of their products! Bagger Builders Bike Off could be a good name for the build off!

[@allanschuster3520]

This is the best video I've seen on the Big Cube Harley Engines. You all are an inspiration for all of us who crave this stuff. Many Blessings, Alan

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Allan, we appreciate the kind words! 👊🏼

[@midwestwarriors9353]

Big Block Biker Build Off ! Mind Blowing Bike Build Off ! Much appreciated bringing back builds,Semper Fi. Can hardly wait for final builds!

[@jasonfecteau4868]

Great job guys! Can't wait to see what you get out of her down the road.

[@Ddzboy77]

Saw kruesi post his so I was on the lookout for this drop 🤙

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yessirrrrr! 🏁

[@marvinr5054]

This is the most impressive motor From Harley Davidson ever and how about making that much power without the extra noise! That's so impressive. Thanks for doing this 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@OhioGuy82]

The 1250 Rev Max makes 130hp to the wheel in a Pan America and only displaces 77ci. That’s impressive. 135ci only putting down 15 more hp…

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Whisper the name and HD corporate shows up Magically! Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing long term testing and how it does over time.

[@carminecalucciCVO]

Awesome video! Definitely bad ass so glad motor Company stepped up their 135! King of the baggers rocks! So much good technology coming out of it! How about: king of the baggers build off? Haha!

[@jameshefferman6492]

Love that harely helps with these builds! Just wish they would actually help there customers when we have problems! Brand new bike and had my top end rebuild at 400 miles because of a harley defect from the factory

[@ksweiss]

When you changed to the slip-on it looks like that was a V&H Torquer 450 -- nice pipe, very good sound. I'm a fan of these.

[@waydel1]

So I have been watching you guys for about a year I live in Phoenix so Kruesi is my go to, but loved the interaction with you Ryan and Trent with the iconic Billy Lane. Looking forward to 135 completion.

[@robertnorris7671]

Big shout out for HD working with A small shop like BlockheadMoto.

[@robertlumsden942]

Glad to see Harley supporting the build. cool.

[@keithwhitney1648]

A good analogy of atomization is a spray bottle. Within the bottle the fluid is in a bulky heavy form (fuel tank), after pulling the trigger (fuel injector) the fluid is atomized and comes out in small particles/droplets.

[@sparkyastwo]

My way of explaining atomization; use a spray bottle or mister. The bulk water (fuel in this case) is sprayed at a higher volume/velocity making a mist or a fine spray in comparison to the bulk water container (fuel tank). You can also think of a garden hose (fuel line) spraying water through the garden hose nozzle with variable spray tips. Your garden hose has a specific psi much like your fuel pump. Increase the atomization by changing the spray nozzle from a stream to a mist. The water (fuel in this case) becomes lighter and easier to mix with the air. Ever seen a rainbow from your misting garden hose spray nozzle? So, your fuel injectors act as the spray nozzle for fuel, spraying it in a fine mist to “atomize.”

[@Hippy75]

That oil fill edit was awesome :D

[@sickwideglide]

Yes it was! Glad you noticed and commented!! 👊🏻

[@lifeofjustinjames]

😎

[@hansolea]

Great video. Thanks to Harley HQ. Thanks, Matt

[@ejdtm]

You gotta love that Harley is getting after it as best they can with the EPA

[@BlockheadMoto]

For real! Well said 🤘🏼

[@CodyJandreau]

Yeah I definitely like how Harley advertised what the power actually is.

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure! More OEMs should do the same, since we're never gonna feel the crank power, lol

[@jimmaines9786]

Awesome content. Can’t wait to see what you do to that monster. I have the 121 high output in my 2024 CVO road glide st. Her hp ain’t to shabby either.

[@connorhicks13]

Call it the "Two Wheel Tussle". Also, you should totally engrave the "used to be" into that Primary cover. I'd roll it on my 131 ST, lol.

[@poundthatpavement652]

I have been waiting on this. You're the first one that I know of to take the new bike to another level. The only thing I hate about the HD 135 is that they keep the governor on the bike. If I'm paying 6k plus for an engine and install, just take off the governor. Overall, it's a good video.

[@thomasharry3121]

Start saving now for this for sure !!!!! Badass motor ! You guys are awesome, I'll swing by again sometime bring some real coffee !

[@hessman5198]

I demo'd a '23 Road Glide CVO with a 131 last fall. I thought it was awesome, I bet that 135 is going to be crazy awesome.

[@sparkyastwo]

Those are great numbers on a H-D OEM! But at what cost? Another great video from Blockhead! Keep up the great work men!

[@brettcloud8550]

That onion analogy was super helpful!

[@brakinggnus5229]

So glad to see corporate getting out there and working on customer relations. When they first introduced the M8 they spent a lot of time on how the new engine was designed and improved. I think this is another one of those watershed moments. Cooler heads and 149 ft. lbs. is a big step! Almost ready to sell my old EVO FLSTC lol. Really looking forward to the tests you guys will give this new engine. Stock Primary, Transmission & Belt Drive??? The heads look like they have breather holes, which I thought they discontinued with the Tranny vent.

[@-Madkrafter]

Can’t wait to see the build-off 😎 See you on THE CHOPPER BLOCK!

[@boblais2700]

Good stuff guys! Thanks for the video!

[@colinmiles9390]

With that engine is going to make one hell of a ride, congrats on the upgrade brother

[@Bartman1]

Man, those 2 guys have dream jobs!

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure!

[@shannonletendre6957]

BATTLE OF THE BLOCK!!!!!

[@markb2775]

This build off is going to be great big Thanks to HD corporate for sponsorship can’t wait to see these bikes transformed.

[@clarkbabin9799]

Thanks HD guys.First time I'm watching through my TV instead of my phone.

[@slickstang69]

After watching your videos I decided to put a 135 on my '24 street glide and I love it💨💨💨

[@wnt2gofst]

Ordered my 135 kit today. Have breather and 2-1. Will be dyno tuned too.

[@pyrolysis2129]

Very impressive numbers. With the other 135 I felt like you could make those numbers with aftermarket build kits for much cheaper. If the price of this one isn’t too inflated over the air cooled 135 I’d love to get one for my Road King Special. 150 Hp is right where I want to be. Awesome numbers to have a warranty still. Loving this build so far.

[@Jaece]

Build or Bust. Keeps is short and sweet for the thumbnails

[@403punk3]

Man for all the people trash talking HD, I never have seen any other Brand be this open. HD4EVR

[@sickwideglide]

Exactly!

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure!

[@gymratt88]

love the break in!

[@identitybiker]

Cool to see the actual number finished as stated.

[@scottfowler5417]

Cant wait to see the results with the crappy HD tuner and head pipe replaced with good parts down the road.

[@AustinHam]

Heck yeah Harley ! Keep stepping up your game! This is gonna be some amazing content! Been watch the older Biker Build Offs and Billy Lane's KZbin channel. Gotta bring back good culture 🤟💪

[@secondhandbikers]

Brilliant video Blockhead.. super awesome.. Chris, you are... a master.. I would simply pee myself if I was given the chance to ride that beast.. Great going guys.. keep twisting those wrists..

[@kellyking2054]

This is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing, and thanks to Harley!

[@anthonybonham4218]

shop showdown , great vid team keep them coming.

[@ohhdoylerulezz]

Kruesi wants his black 135 back!

[@Saint__45]

oh nooooo Kruesi said you better not have gotten a black one! lol he got boned with the chrome 135 and now has to go to powdercoat! this is going to be a good build off!

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Casper sounds awesome with the slip ons, Harley bringing game........

[@christian_esquivel]

So fired up for this series!

[@deanbalouris330]

With motors like this one that produce monster torque numbers, don’t they tend to break things on the bike? I have a stage IV build on what was originally a 103, now a 107. The bike is great, but it has a big lope with a 585 cam and things either vibrate loose, or break.

[@badboyg2531]

Monumental motorcycle madness

[@westtexas3041]

Thank you@HarleyDavidson for making this video possible.

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmm51]

Battle of the glides 🥶🥶🥶

[@Starship007]

Bigger motors with bigger horsepower brings more heat into the picture. OIL COOLER recommendations?

[@rpfenton1]

I mean, that's awesome. Makes me want to trade my Dyna in and get a Road Glide 135! Thank you Harley!

[@barryhogenkamp]

Great stuff big shoutout from germany peace 🤘

[@vicmanjw]

WOW, such much more snappier with the aftermarket slip on’s… I haven’t seen the numbers yet 🤣

[@DerekJBush]

Love it guys. Team Kreusi!!!

[@crypto_que]

Atomization is like onions. Got it.

[@kenkenyon444]

That was perfect cooking sense!

[@BlockheadMoto]

🧅

[@JosephpPetrosky]

Best garage build

[@2WheelsSometimes1]

That's amazing that you're getting straight talk from a manufacturer. It's always been a load of bull with sportbikes saying they make 180-220hp, when the wheel says 150-180hp,. That's still a lot of power, stupid fast honestly, but if you actually had the rated hp, hokey smokes! I hope y'all put your Blockhead exhaust on, and looking forward to Chris doing his best to finding the breaking point, and talking smack too hopefully. Oh, I forgot to mention. Blockhead crew needs a new shirt with Chris's analogy. "Give it the onions!"

[@Sg81win]

To put it simply you guys kick so much ass!!!!! I love it

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks for the support man!

[@How2whatwere]

Love this build, question, how do we get the shirt the corporate guys are wearing?? Can’t find it help???

[@mikeprior6898]

You guys rock and thanks to Harley corporate 👏👏👏

[@AMERICAN_GEARHEAD]

You can visibly demonstrate atomazation with a squirt bottl with an adjustable tip. 7:04

[@retiredarmyvet2018]

I'd like to ask Mike a question. Hey HDIC parts guy MIKE. Why does it take two plus months to get a damn 122 stage III kit. Every dealership I have called says the Harley parts ordering site says 60 day lead time.

[@boxcarbro3043]

So if the crank numbers inflate the wheel horsepower. And this was similar to the numbers from their last 135, does that mean this is dramatically more powerful? Or was the rep comparing power for both from the wheel?

[@deangraham4263]

Builder standoff Duel builder showdown Builder showdown Bagger showdown Battle of the builders Builder faceoff Come on one of these should help 😂 Thank you Harley Davidson and Blockhead! Always putting out great content

[@hansolea]

Great video. Thanks to Harley HQ.

[@heathwest3718]

It's always nice to see stuff I will never have. That engine costs as much as a nightster.

[@1Bigduff]

“Fantastic” is a big stretch describing the SE tuner.

[@TheHuester44]

Awesome motor. My question which maybe others have mentioned is what about break in mileage. And how about clutch and belt to chain swap .

[@scoobiduu]

Great content guys!!!! I really enjoyed the video. Yeah, you mentioned y'all going to be installing aftermarket pistons, cams and the hold bit. So I have an suggestion. Surely you heard of " The Motor oil Geek" on KZbin. Well, they had piston rings from total seal they got great numbers with and wonder if it would be relevant. Anyway keep up the good work...

[@Dewbs]

Name suggestion “Kruising round the Block”

[@justinhartwell9136]

I was thinking similar kruise to the block street vs road glide

[@stewartbaker1659]

please keep the "used to be..." nice custom touch

[@cajuncruiser5859]

Building Blocks, Builder’s Showdown!!

[@Jrob20881]

I wonder if that 117 will fit into a 2020 sport glide. 🤔

[@DooDooMonkey]

BIG BLOCK build off. East coast No coast build off. Great work guys. Now I gotta go make onion soup.😂

[@thenashvillenightshow5119]

Nice. Take it for a spin! Let us see it on the road

[@raymondkinley]

Battle of the bikers or Biker Battle would both be great names of the series

[@rscalliwag07]

Kenai peninsula patch is pretty gangster.

[@BigXam]

I love my Harley, but I feel like their warranty’s are like oil and water. I have yet to run into a deal ship that just takes care of their customers when they have concerns. I personally felt threatened when I just tried to bring up an issue with my speedometer being way off. To the point that instead of fixing it on my 30k$ bike, I just backed off. Because they just threw fee’s at my face if they determined it was fine and told me that I was basically stupid. Felt pretty good.

[@fader2701]

Nicenof hD to give real numbers and not just % gains at crank like they used to do.

[@Jeffmd2020]

What’s the fuel mileage difference between the 117 and the 135? Being a touring bike makes me wonder if after it’s properly tuned and dyno’d does it get better, worse or the same kind of MPG’s?

[@aaronledbetter7429]

Nice! Any chance this motor would work in a 2019 model year bagger?

[@BlockheadMoto]

They’ve got 135s released for 2019 model year, yup! 👍🏼

[@BIGMIKE135]

Have you put a bigger cam other than what it comes with in 135 yet

[@davidl6757]

Hey Harley -thanks

[@brycenjohnson190]

Let's get Chris on a first ride and thoughts. I want to hear what he thinks of all that power!!